Postgraduate Research Code of Practice

Postgraduate Research Code of Practice

The University of Glasgow recognises that research students make a vital contribution to our institution’s research output, culture and international reputation as a dynamic, competitive, research-led university.

The University has agreed that some aspects of a postgraduate research student’s experience are common across all disciplines. The University’s Graduate Schools have therefore developed a Postgraduate Research (PGR) Code of Practice, which sets out guidelines to students and staff about the most effective practice for each stage in a postgraduate student’s life. These are the expected standards that all staff and students should maintain.

It is important to us, therefore, that postgraduate research students:

receive the highest quality of support from University staff;

have access to the correct information to facilitate the satisfactory completion of their research;

carry out their responsibilities appropriately; and

be aware of the roles and responsibilities of their supervisors and other University staff.

Summary of important changes to the 17/18 Code of Practice

The document has been amended throughout to be clear that students should engage with their 'supervisory team' rather than just their primary supervisor where this is appropriate.

Section 5 has been updated to include reference to split site PhDs.

Section 8 has been updated with some guidance about the use of external proof-readers by students.

Section 10 on Research Data Management was updated to include a statement that even where a student does not complete their studies they still must appropriately deposit data related to any work they have done while a research student at Glasgow.